TO LET/LEASE DISPOSAL: CLASS HOT FOOD TAKEAWAY
We are delighted to present an exceptional lease disposal opportunity for a fully fitted hot food takeaway with valuable sit‑in capacity, located on one of Edinburgh’s most prominent and high‑performing commercial routes. Positioned within a thriving parade and benefitting from strong daily footfall, this turnkey unit offers incoming operators a rare chance to step into an attractively designed, ready‑to‑trade premises. With tasteful front‑of‑house décor, a well‑configured kitchen, and a layout ideal for both takeaway and dine‑in customers, the property provides the perfect platform for a motivated tenant to elevate the business and maximise the area’s impressive demand.
Location
The subjects occupy a prime position on London Road, just moments from the junction with Maryfield and Easter Road—one of Edinburgh’s most vibrant and well‑connected commercial corridors. Situated within a busy parade of prominent street‑front units, the location benefits from a strong blend of established local traders and national destinations, including A1 Kilt Hire, The hugely popular Maria’s Kitchen, Folkvangr Tattoo, Herringbone, and the Meadowbank Retail Park.
This is an area exceptionally well served by frequent and reliable tram and bus links, offering effortless access across the city. Major connecting routes such as Leith Walk, Easter Road and the Royal Mile lie close by, ensuring the property sits at the heart of a thriving, easily accessible district with excellent footfall and visibility.
Accommodation
According to our recent measurement survey, the subjects comprise of the following approximate net internal area over ground and basement floors:
· Total 73 sq.m 786 sq ft
Terms
RENT AND LEASE DETAILS
The rent is £18,000 per annum on Full Repairing and Insuring (FRI) lease terms. There are approximately 13 years remaining there is a rent review due imminently at a reasonable rate.
PREMIUM
Our client is seeking a premium of £32,000 for the leasehold, fixtures and fittings and any goodwill.
Specification
3-4 London Road, Edinburgh EH7 5AP
TO LET/LEASE DISPOSAL: CLASS HOT FOOD TAKEAWAY
We are delighted to present an exceptional lease disposal opportunity for a fully fitted hot food takeaway with valuable sit‑in capacity, located on one of Edinburgh’s most prominent and high‑performing commercial routes. Positioned within a thriving parade and benefitting from strong daily footfall, this turnkey unit offers incoming operators a rare chance to step into an attractively designed, ready‑to‑trade premises. With tasteful front‑of‑house décor, a well‑configured kitchen, and a layout ideal for both takeaway and dine‑in customers, the property provides the perfect platform for a motivated tenant to elevate the business and maximise the area’s impressive demand.
LOCATION
The subjects occupy a prime position on London Road, just moments from the junction with Maryfield and Easter Road—one of Edinburgh’s most vibrant and well‑connected commercial corridors. Situated within a busy parade of prominent street‑front units, the location benefits from a strong blend of established local traders and national destinations, including A1 Kilt Hire, The hugely popular Maria’s Kitchen, Folkvangr Tattoo, Herringbone, and the Meadowbank Retail Park.
This is an area exceptionally well served by frequent and reliable tram and bus links, offering effortless access across the city. Major connecting routes such as Leith Walk, Easter Road and the Royal Mile lie close by, ensuring the property sits at the heart of a thriving, easily accessible district with excellent footfall and visibility.
DESCRIPTION
The property forms part of an attractive Victorian terraced row and benefits from direct main‑door access into a beautifully presented ground‑floor frontage. A wooden staircase leads down to the basement level, providing practical additional space. Currently fitted out as an Indian‑style takeaway, the unit enjoys strong street presence, excellent signage opportunities, and a layout that naturally supports both takeaway and casual sit‑in trade.
The front‑of‑house area has been very tastefully decorated, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for customers. This generous space accommodates a well‑designed waiting/serving zone along with several tables and chairs for those wishing to dine on site offering a valuable dual setup rarely available in this location.
To the rear, the fully fitted kitchen—accessed via a double swing door—is arranged to suit the current operator but offers the flexibility to support a wide range of cuisines with minimal adaptation.
The basement level provides a highly usable ancillary area, complete with practical shelving for storage and housing a recently installed combi boiler, making it ideal for stock management and operational efficiency.
Overall, this is a turnkey opportunity for an ambitious operator to step into a stylish, fully equipped hot‑food premises with exceptional potential. A new tenant could easily elevate the business to the next level, capitalising on both the quality of the fit‑out and the area’s strong footfall.
ACCOMODATION
According to our recent measurement survey, the subjects comprise of the following approximate net internal area over ground and basement floors:
· Total 73 sq.m 786 sq ft
RENT AND LEASE DETAILS
The rent is £18,000 per annum on Full Repairing and Insuring (FRI) lease terms. There are approximately 12 years remaining there is a rent review due imminently at a reasonable rate.
PREMIUM
Our client is seeking a premium of £32,000 for the leasehold, fixtures and fittings and any goodwill.
VAT
There will be no VAT due on the lease.
SERVICES
The property is served by mains water, gas and electricity.
ENERGY PERFORMANCE RATING
The Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating is D.
RATEABLE VALUE
According to the Scottish Assessor’s website (www.saa.gov.uk) the subjects have a Rateable Value of £15,400. The uniform business rate for the current year is £0.49 pence in the pound (as of April 2026).
LEGAL COSTS
Each party is responsible for their own legal and costs incurred in the preparation, negotiation, and settlement of the documentation pertaining to the lease or sale including LBTT or VAT applicable.
ENTRY
Upon completion of a formal missive under Scots Law.
VIEWING AND FURTHER INFORMATION
By appointment through the sole letting agent, ime Property AgentsLtd.